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19-01-2018, 11:07 PM
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Re: Tap washer replacement

Originally Posted by Longdogs ->
Yes, me too.
And me.

Those ceramic discs are a pain in the arse - we had a set of `beer pump` style taps and the constant drip, drip, drip drove me crackers. I ended up putting a new mixer tap in. Hasn't dripped since.
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20-01-2018, 10:24 AM
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Re: Tap washer replacement

I had trouble with a dripping tap and the ceramic disc thing's,saw an old boy in a plumbers merchants who advised soaking the valve overnight in vinegar to dissolve any crap that might be in it,done the trick,his advise was don't let sww fool into thinking their water is perfect.
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20-01-2018, 10:27 AM
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Re: Tap washer replacement

Originally Posted by Judd ->
And me.

Those ceramic discs are a pain in the arse - we had a set of `beer pump` style taps and the constant drip, drip, drip drove me crackers. I ended up putting a new mixer tap in. Hasn't dripped since.
You can still get the old type of mixer tap which will accept a standard ten pence rubber washer Judd, that's going to be my solution the next time the ceramic one starts dripping again.....and it will.....as sure as eggs is eggs.....
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20-01-2018, 11:33 AM
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Re: Tap washer replacement

Originally, ceramic disc valves were said to last 'a life time.' But the manufacturers' idea of a life time was about five years.
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20-01-2018, 06:48 PM
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Re: Tap washer replacement

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Originally, ceramic disc valves were said to last 'a life time.' But the manufacturers' idea of a life time was about five years.
That's right Longdogs and it's a step backwards if you ask me....
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20-01-2018, 07:20 PM
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I take the cartridge apart and clean all the components, then put them back together with a smear of Vaseline.
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20-01-2018, 10:42 PM
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Re: Tap washer replacement

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I take the cartridge apart and clean all the components, then put them back together with a smear of Vaseline.
Do they come apart Purwell?
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20-01-2018, 11:12 PM
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Re: Tap washer replacement

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Do they come apart Purwell?
Of course they do.
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21-01-2018, 04:18 PM
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Re: Tap washer replacement

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Of course they do.
You can even buy the component parts discs etc, but I think you might have to make sure they are the right size.
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21-01-2018, 08:59 PM
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Re: Tap washer replacement

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You can even buy the component parts discs etc, but I think you might have to make sure they are the right size.
Thanks Purwell I'll have a go at servicing one the next time one drips.
 
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